Lemon Hot Cross Buns

May 21, 2013

169

Fluffy and light buns flavored with lemons and sweetened with honey.

For the buns
4 ½ cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 .75oz envelope quick rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
3 T honey
2 T water
2 T lemon juice
2 lemons zested
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 eggs
Vegetable spray
1 egg white lightly beaten

For the glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
2 T lemon juice
1 lemon zested
4 T milk
1 t vanilla

Combine 2 ½ cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. In a small saucepan, heat milk, honey, lemon juice, water, lemon zest and butter...
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Nutritions

Calories
233

Sodium
133mg
5% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
47g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

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